2023 Tesla Model Y Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 212 steering complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 18% of that year's 1,163 total complaints — the highest share among Model Y years. The issues tie to 29 crashes and 21 injuries, with three related recalls covering steering assist and steering wheel fastener defects.
- Steering complaints
- 212
- 18% of 1,163
- Crashes reported
- 29
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 21
- Median mileage
- 10,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the steering wheel spinning or failing to respond during turns, sometimes followed by loss of braking and a crash.
- Some describe the steering rack developing an internal fault shortly after purchase, with the car veering right on its own even after a dealer repair.
- Several report the steering wheel becoming stiff or rigid mid-drive, making the car hard to control before it self-corrects or drifts left.
- Others describe the steering locking up partially during a turn, preventing a full turn and resulting in a collision with a fixed object.
- One report describes the front wheel disengaging from the steering system while the vehicle was in motion, causing a sudden loss of control.
When 2023 Tesla Model Y steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 1, 2023, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 25V092000Feb 14, 2025Steering376,241 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Steering:electric power assist system
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.
- NHTSA 23V385000May 30, 2023Steering137 vehicles
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.
- NHTSA 23V085000Feb 15, 2023Steering362,758 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Risk: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Steering complaints by Model Y model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 212 steering complaints for the 2023 Model Y, which is 18% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: 25V092000 for a power steering circuit board overstress condition, 23V385000 for a loose steering wheel fastener, and 23V085000 tied to FSD Beta steering behavior.
- Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this component shows 29 crashes and 21 injuries reported for the 2023 Model Y, with no fires.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2023 Model Y is 10,500 miles.
- How does 2023 compare to other Model Y years for steering complaints?
- The 2023 model year has the highest share of steering complaints among Model Y years listed, at 18%, compared to 9% in 2021, 7% in 2022, and 8% in both 2024 and 2025.